Description

Description

The Gossamer Gear Pack Hipbelt Pockets are designed to give you what you need, a place to keep your small important items within easy reach while wearing your pack. Offered in 2 sizes to hold anything from a tiny light or pocket knife to a lightweight rain jacket. These groovy accessories will fit any Gossamer Gear pack ever made that has a padded hip belt. A key feature to note is the velcro tab which is inserted into the velcro opening of the hip belt of any Gossamer pack and LOCKS the pocket in place so that it can't move once you set it. This is in addition to the elastic loops which slide over the belt and keep it snug. As an added bonus there is a small cord loop on each side that can be used to tie it off to the side of the pack if you want to wear it outside the range of the velcro opening or on a non-Gossamer Gear pack. These features all work together to keep the pocket in place on the belt when taking the pack off and on. In other words, pick whichever size works for you and put it anywhere on the belt you want.

2 YKK easy-glide zipper pulls

Durable 210 denier double wall ripstop construction

Can be used on any backpack with a hipbelt

Elastic loops that slide over hipbelt

Velcro loop tab that inserts into the velcro pad holder on any Gossamer Gear pack hipbelt

Cord loops on the ends that can be secured to any hip belt on a non-Gossamer Gear backpack

Reviews

Better thought out than you can imagineReview by Melensdad

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Got a size MEDIUM pouch to carry my camera on the belt strap of my backpack.

This is not specifically designed for carrying a camera, its simply designed to be an extra pouch, and an ultra-lightweight one at that. On my scale the pouch weighs in at a feathery light weight of 0.9 (9/10ths) of one ounce. It appears to be made of rip stop nylon and the seams appear to be very durable durable. Made in America. It is not padded, but I may put a thin piece of closed cell foam across the inside of the front to protect my camera from bumps? Figure that will add another 1 ounce. . . if I need it.

On the back side is a small Velcro tab as well as 2 elastic straps. If you attach a corresponding piece of Velcro onto your backpack's belt strap the little Velcro tab will stop the pouch from slippling along your belt. The elastic straps hold it to your pack's belt but allow it to slip along the belt. The velcro holds it firmly in place. Unfortunately there is no corresponding piece of Velcro for your pack so you have to supply your own.

The zipper is a 2 way zipper, which is great. It allows you to have it zip from both ends to the center, or to either end, again, this is just a little thing that makes it much easier to use with either hand and in almost any position on your pack straps.

Inside there is a handy little clip to secure your keys, or similar items.

Honestly this little thing is so well thought out I have to wonder how many different prototypes they tested, improved, and modified to turn it into this perfectly designed little pouch. (Posted on 9/17/13)

Room for improvementReview by Koh

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A bit disappointed after aware of the cord loop is much smaller than that of the picture shown above! Really dont understand why they made such adjustment in the first place. The only option I could think of is to place a small carabiner to it and clip on to the lower end of the shoulder strap. The key clip is a plus point though. (Posted on 7/24/12)

For LE types or hunters, the size Large will fit a Glock 19 or 23Review by Paul M

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The pockets are very light, but a bit thin and will probably wear out after a few years use if you carry anything heavy in them. No matter--they are inexpensive enough to buy again.

For hunters, law enforcement types, and those who are legally permitted to do so, the large pouch will barely fit a compact Glock, ie a 19 or 23. The zipper just closes over it, making a square unobtrusive package. Note that a G17 or G22 would be much too large. (Posted on 12/10/11)

Love these pocketsReview by JLePage

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These are designed simply and efficiently - finally - someone did it right. They are a good size for the little things you need: bug stuff, sunscreen, snacks and folded maps. The little clips that come with them make it easy to detach and reattach to all my packs, I just leave one clip on each of my packs and snap the pockets on. All I would wish for is a little string through the loop of each zipper, but I'll be adding those myself. Thanks GG! (Posted on 6/30/11)

UL Add-on Belt PocketsReview by Travelpro

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UL add-on bet pockets that will fit many other maker's hipbelts as well, and can be slipped onto your regular jeans belt if you like. Zero weight. Large size holds snacks, camera, gadgets. You might like to try adding these to a pack's compression strap or onto a sternum strap. Wish they also came with a mesh option. (Posted on 5/23/11)

Great for things you need to grab on the trail!Review by NoahM

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I keep my bug protection, maps, sunglasses, hat, and Steripen inside. I have had a large since I got my Gorilla pack last spring. I liked it so much I ordered a medium pocket. It helps distribute some weight to your hips. Great Product! (Posted on 1/13/11)